After ‘Fall Guy’ flop, Hollywood braces for uncertain summer

After the blockbuster success of "Barbenheimer" last summer, Hollywood faces a challenging summer with no clear hits in sight, exacerbated by the underperformance of Universal’s “The Fall Guy.” The industry, still recovering from the pandemic and recent strikes, anticipates a potential 25% drop in domestic summer ticket sales.

Streaming services continue to draw audiences away from theaters, with companies like Amazon and Apple investing heavily in film production. Meanwhile, Disney shifts its strategy to focus on quality, pinning hopes on upcoming releases like “Deadpool and Wolverine.” The industry braces for a modest summer, possibly banking on unexpected successes from new releases.